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2 beds1,216 sqft$678/sqft
1488 Columbia Rd, Unit 3, Boston, MA 02127
CondoProperty Type
1995Year Built
$678/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$375/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A Rare, waterfront two bedroom, floor-through condominium directly across from Carson Beach. Amazing ocean views from your front deck and living room, kitchen and dining area. Located on the 3rd floor of this 4 unit building. Boasting granite counter kitchens with custom cabinetry, gleaming maple hardwood flooring, 2 off street parking spaces and in unit laundry. Just in time to move in and enjoy the beach and city life combination in this coveted South Boston location. Carson Beach offers beautiful...A Rare, waterfront two bedroom, floor-through condominium directly across from Carson Beach. Amazing ocean views from your front deck and living room, kitchen and dining area. Located on the 3rd floor of this 4 unit building. Boasting granite counter kitchens with custom cabinetry, gleaming maple hardwood flooring, 2 off street parking spaces and in unit laundry. Just in time to move in and enjoy the beach and city life combination in this coveted South Boston location. Carson Beach offers beautiful views and great public amenities including a pathway for walking, biking or jogging along the water's edge from Castle Island to the Kennedy Library. It is also a favored spot on the bay for kayaking and paddle boarding.
  • Listed by: The Leva Group • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Kenneth J. Leva • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 06/10/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72474366

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Leva Group; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kenneth J. Leva

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Property Information for 1488 Columbia Road, Unit 3

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,500 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: South Boston
  • Area: MA-Boston-South Boston, MA-Boston
  • Style: Low-Rise
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Front, Walkout
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: Ocean View Condominium
  • Floor: 3
  • Stories: 4
  • Residences: 4
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1995
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Marina, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1216.0
  • Total Units: 4
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Upper,Front,Walkout
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, Bay, Public, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Bay, Ocean
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 75.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 15.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 16.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 90.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 126.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 4X4
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 270.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Can be sold fully furnished / negotiable. Taxes are based on Boston primary resident exemption
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:07 P:02011 S:006,1409029
  • Assessments: $665,900
  • Book: 56053
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: Ocean View Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 4
  • Owner Occupied Source: owner
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.25

Property History for 1488 Columbia Road, Unit 3

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72474366

$825,000
Jun 6, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646898433

$825,000

+3.1% / yr

Apr 16, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72474366

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72474366

$825,000
06/06/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646898433

$825,000

+3.1% / yr

04/16/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72474366

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1488 Columbia Road, Unit 3

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$856,400Total-
Tax Record2025$9,917 ($826 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,216 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,216 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,300 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1899Year Renovated1995ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNSBOS W:07 P:02011 S:006

Schools near 1488 Columbia Road, Unit 3

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

James F. Condon School
PublicPK to 8

Excel High School
Public9 to 12

Perkins Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1488 Columbia Road, Unit 3, Boston, MA 02127
$825,000
2
1,216
9,330
9,330
$510,000
2
1.5
1,216
$176,000
2
1.5
1,216
$155,000
2
1.5
1,161
$1,300,000
7
3
2,016

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